Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will discuss the Fees and Charges Bylaw and Official Plan Amendment No. 15 for Durant, Kittle Road. The meeting also includes presentations regarding bridge inspections and a speed limit review.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 15 - Durant, Kittle Road
• Fees And Charges Bylaw
• 2023 Biennial Bridge Inspections report
• Broad Speed Limit Review
• Culvert Installation Request at 14119 County Road 13

The Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry adopted past meeting minutes, accepted insurance policy renewals, and passed the Fees and Charges By-law alongside Official Plan Amendment No. 15. Council also received various reports and presentations regarding bridge inspections, capital projects, and upcoming committee updates.

• Adopted minutes of November 14, November 20, and December 6, 2023 meetings
• Accepted Chubb Insurance Company of Canada proposal for Occupational Accident Insurance Policy ($8,329 plus tax) and Excess Workers' Compensation Indemnity Policy ($53,073 plus tax)
• Read, passed, signed, and sealed By-law No. 5430 (Fees and Charges By-law)
• Read, passed, signed, and sealed By-law No. 5431 (Official Plan Amendment No. 15 - Durant, Kittle Road)
• Received items listed under the Consent Agenda for information purposes
• Read, passed, signed, and sealed By-law No. 5432 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution

Inaugural Meeting

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The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry held its inauguration ceremony. Jamie MacDonald took the Declaration of Office and was declared Warden for the year 2024.

• Declared Jamie MacDonald as Warden for 2024

Special Budget Meeting

This special meeting is called to review the draft 2024 budget for SDG Counties. The agenda also includes the ratification of By-Law 5429.

• Review of the SDG Counties Draft 2024 Budget
• Ratification of By-Law 5429

Council approved the 2024 budget following a series of specific departmental amendments. These changes included adjustments to economic development, tourism, library services, and shared services funding.

• Amended 2024 budget to decrease Economic Development by $42,500
• Amended 2024 budget to increase Tourism by $5,000 for Glengarry Highland Games sponsorship
• Amended 2024 budget to add $132,135 Library Services surplus to the Library Services budget
• Amended 2024 budget to move $60K from Administration Building to a $40,000 Building Reserve contribution for the jail washroom project
• Amended 2024 budget to increase Council Donations by $35,000 for EOAFN and use $30,000 from reserves for SDG Historical Society and United Way SDG
• Amended 2024 budget to reduce Shared Services by $442,983 and increase OCIF Funding revenue by $27,786
• Approved the 2024 budget as amended
• Passed By-Law No. 5429 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 2023 update for South Stormont’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and the North Dundas 2022-2027 plan. A presentation is also scheduled regarding accessibility requirements for public space design and the Ontario Building Code.

• South Stormont Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2023 Update
• North Dundas Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2027
• Presentation on public space design standards and Ontario Building Code

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will review several administrative and policy items. This includes a proposal to rescind the COVID-19 vaccination verification policy and an extension for the OPP contract. The agenda also features discussions on regional housing plans and speed limit updates in Chesterville.

• Rescinding of the COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy
• OPP Contract Extension
• Speed Limit Updates – Chesterville
• Snowmobile Club Lease Agreement (2024-2029)
• Entrance exception request for 12495 County Road 2

Council approved several by-laws including a lease for the Riverside Snowmobile Club and an OPP contract renewal. The body also rescinded its COVID-19 vaccination verification policy and allocated $36,000 for a regional housing plan.

• Rescinded Policy 1-37 Vaccination Verification Policy Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Approved $36,000 contribution to EOWC for '7 in 7+' regional housing plan
• Proclaimed November 22, 2023, as National Housing Day
• Authorized entrance permits for McIntosh Inn at 12495 County Road 2
• Passed By-Law No. 5424 to revise speed limits in Chesterville
• Passed By-Law No. 5425 to authorize Riverside Snowmobile Club lease
• Passed By-Law No. 5426 for encroachment agreement at 10737 County Road 18
• Passed By-Law No. 5427 to renew the OPP contract

Special Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will hold a special meeting including a closed session for an advocacy training session. The council will also address a ratification by-law.

• Advocacy Training Session (Closed Session)
• Ratification By-Law

Council met for a special session that included a closed-door advocacy training session. The primary action taken in open session was the passing of a ratification by-law.

• Approved By-Law No. 5423 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution
• Approved proceeding in-camera for an Advocacy Training Session

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry covers procedural items and closed sessions. The council will discuss collective bargaining and personal matters in private. The agenda also includes the ratification of By-Law 5422.

• Closed session for collective bargaining
• Closed session regarding an identifiable individual
• Ratification of By-Law 5422

Council passed a by-law to approve a collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees 1715. A separate by-law was passed to ratify matters previously dealt with by resolution.

• Approved By-Law No. 5421 for Collective Agreement with CUPE 1715 (Carried)
• Approved By-Law No. 5422 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports regarding departmental levels of service. Discussions include topics such as automated speed enforcement and vaccination verification policies.

• Levels of Service reports for Corporate, Financial, IT, Library, Planning & Economic Development, and Transportation services
• Automated Speed Enforcement report
• Vaccination Verification Policy Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Warden - Term of Office

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 2023 status update for the Township of South Glengarry Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Members will also discuss enhancing accessibility at the Historic SDG Jail.

• South Glengarry Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023 Status Update
• Enhancing Accessibility at the Historic SDG Jail
• Review of July 24, 2023, meeting minutes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received a status update on the Township of South Glengarry's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee recommended that this update be forwarded to the Township of South Glengarry Council for adoption.

• Adopted July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended South Glengarry Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023 update for Council adoption (Carried)

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board is reviewing the 2024 budget and the use of remaining funds for 2023 community initiatives. The meeting also includes a report on the OPP from July to September 2023 and a donation request for recovered property.

• 2024 Budget discussion
• 2023 Community Initiatives Budget remaining funds
• OPP Report (July - September 2023)
• Recovered Property donation request
• Detachment Commander Performance Review (In Camera)

The Board approved the draft 2024 budget to be forwarded to the Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It also authorized specific community donations and the donation of recovered property.

• Approved draft 2024 budget (Carried)
• Approved $1,460 donation to SDG Auxiliary Christmas Party (Carried)
• Approved $3,000 for SDG Speed Sign Repairs (Carried)
• Approved donation of recovered patio set to Naomi’s House (Carried)
• Accepted July–September 2023 OPP report for information (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will review the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and a funding request from the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network. Council is also scheduled to consider by-laws regarding an Enbridge Gas franchise renewal, flag policy updates, and speed limits in Iroquois and South Mountain.

• Renewal of Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement
• Update to Flag Policy
• Speed Limit Updates for Iroquois and South Mountain
• SDG Strategic Plan 2023-2026
• Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network funding request

Council elected Jamie MacDonald as the Warden for 2024 via secret ballot. They adopted the SDG Strategic Plan 2023-2026 and passed by-laws for an Enbridge Gas franchise agreement, flag display policy, and speed limit updates in Iroquois and South Mountain. Council agreed not to renew leases for the Alexandria and Morrisburg satellite courts and deferred a $35,000 funding request for the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network to 2024 budget discussions.

• Elected Jamie MacDonald as 2024 Warden
• Adopted SDG Strategic Plan 2023-2026
• Passed final by-law for Enbridge Gas franchise agreement
• Passed by-law updating flag display policy
• Passed by-law revising speed limits in Iroquois and South Mountain
• Agreed not to renew Alexandria and Morrisburg satellite court leases
• Deferred $35,000 EOAFN funding request to 2024 budget discussions

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board is reviewing several consent items including the 2022 financial statements. The board will also discuss an OPP report covering April to June 2023 and an OPP contract.

• SDG Police Services Board 2022 Financial Statements
• SDG OPP Report - April - June 2023
• OPP Contract
• Police Record Check Revenue distribution letter
• Ministry of Solicitor General letter regarding SDG OPP Detachment Board Composition

The Board directed staff to extend the current OPP contract for one year. It also voted to accept seized funds and receive an update on a $100,000 Victim Services Grant.

• Directed staff to extend the current OPP contract for one year (Carried)
• Accepted OPP seized funds to be held by the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (Carried)
• Approved the agenda as amended (Carried)
• Adopted the June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received September Consent Items for information (Carried)

Rural Education Committee

The meeting includes procedural items such as the election of a chair and adoption of the agenda. The committee will also address matters related to the Rural Education Ad Hoc Committee.

• Election of Chair
• Review of Rural Education Ad Hoc Committee documents

The committee approved the meeting agenda and reviewed the terms of reference and past activities of the Rural Education Working Group. Staff were directed to provide reports and resources regarding previous working group activities.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Deferred the election of chair to the next meeting
• Directed staff to send reports and resources related to past working group activity

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes a presentation from the Social Development Council and a review of the Asset Retirement Obligation Policy. Council will also receive updates on the 2024 budget meeting dates and the draft 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.

• Review of Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Policy
• Presentation by Social Development Council
• Discussion of 2024 Budget meeting dates
• Review of draft 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Expression of interest for the 2024 Warden position

Council approved the Asset Retirement Obligation Policy # 1-40 and set dates for 2024 budget meetings and service level reviews. Staff were directed to revise the Flag Policy and update the fees and charges by-law regarding credit card costs.

• Approved Asset Retirement Obligation Policy # 1-40 (Carried)
• Confirmed 2024 budget meeting dates for December 6th and 7th
• Directed staff to update fees and charges by-law for credit card fees
• Directed staff to revise Flag Policy to rotate local municipal flags
• Confirmed levels of service review meeting for October 30th at 9:00 a.m.
• Confirmed advocacy training session for November 14th at 9:00 a.m.
• Requested staff report back on Social Development Council funding request of $72,337.50
• Passed By-Law No. 5417 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting covers procedural items and a closed session regarding legal matters. The council will also ratify By-Law 5416.

• Closed session for legal matters and litigation
• Ratification of By-Law 5416

Council met for a special session and passed By-Law No. 5416 to ratify matters previously dealt with by resolution. The meeting included a closed session to discuss a legal matter.

• Approved By-Law No. 5416 to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution
• Approved motion to enter closed session for a legal matter
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session without reporting

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will discuss several by-law updates. This includes changes to the parking by-law across multiple areas and a proposal for patrol staffing. Council will also consider land sale and reserve removal in Morrisburg.

• Update to the County Parking By-law (BL-5414)
• Sale of Right of Way for Morris Glen Development, Morrisburg (BL-5412)
• Removal of 0.3m reserves in Morrisburg (BL-5413)
• Approval of patrol staffing proposal
• 2023 Audit extension (BL-5411)

Council approved the sale of a surplus right-of-way to the City of Cornwall to support the Morris Glen housing development. Other key actions included increasing patrol staffing and appointing MNP LLP for the 2023 external audit.

• Approved sale of Part 3 on Plan 8R-5461 to City of Cornwall for Morris Glen housing expansion
• Approved increasing patrol staffing by 1.3 full-time equivalents per patrol
• Appointed MNP LLP as municipal auditors for the 2023 fiscal year
• Approved annual update to the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Amended SDG Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to allow alternate members
• Confirmed appointments to the Rural Education Committee
• Passed By-law No. 5414 authorizing local municipalities to enforce parking on County Roads
• Passed By-law No. 5413 establishing land as part of the highway in Morrisburg

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the County's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update. The committee will also discuss a draft update for the Township of North Glengarry.

• Annual Update to the County’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Township of North Glengarry - 2023 Update to the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that the annual updates to the County's and the Township of North Glengarry's Multi-Year Accessibility Plans be forwarded to their respective councils for adoption. The committee also elected a new Chair and discussed potential amendments to its terms of reference.

• Elected Brenda Brunt as Chair for a one-year term
• Recommended the County’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update be forwarded to County Council for adoption (Carried)
• Recommended the Township of North Glengarry's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update be forwarded to Township Council for adoption (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including adoption of minutes, a closed session on a Glen Stor Dun Lodge matter, and several action requests. Key decisions include a contemplated change for the Hoople Creek Bridge, purchase of a conflict warning system for SDG 7 and SDG 43, a guiderail tender, an update to the Tree Protection Policy, and an Official Plan Amendment No. 20 housekeeping by-law. The agenda also includes consent items such as financial summaries and capital project updates, plus informational updates on patrol staffing, ice storm cleanup, street sweeping, and an intersection review.

• Hoople Creek Bridge Contemplated Change #2
• Purchase of Conflict Warning System for intersection of SDG 7 and SDG 43
• 2023-55-595 Guiderail Tender
• Update to Tree Protection Policy (By-law BL-5408)
• Official Plan Amendment No. 20 - Housekeeping (By-law BL-5409)

Council approved several transportation contracts, including a bridge change order and guiderail replacement. The body also passed by-laws to update the Tree Protection Policy and the Official Plan. Additionally, Council agreed that no further work is warranted at the intersection of County Road 27 and Glen Road.

• Approved $151,214.87 change order for Hoople Creek Bridge improvements (Carried)
• Approved $29,369.76 purchase of conflict warning system from Stinson ITS (Carried)
• Approved $298,100.00 guiderail replacement contract with Peninsula Construction Inc. (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5408 to adopt Tree Protection Policy (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5409 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 20 (Carried)
• Decided no further work is warranted at County Road 27 and Glen Road intersection
• Adopted June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

SDG Public Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry are holding a public meeting to discuss Official Plan Amendment No. 20. This item is categorized as housekeeping.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 20 - Housekeeping

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board is reviewing several operational items including the SD&G OPP report for January through March 2023. Discussion topics include the 2023 Community Initiatives Budget, Victim Services Grant updates, and one-time funding for MCRT from Health East.

• SD&G OPP Report (January - March 2023)
• Detachment Commander Performance Report format discussion
• One-time Funding for MCRT from Health East
• Victim Services Grant Update
• PSB 2023 Community Initiatives Budget

The Board approved several donations for community health and social services as part of the 2023 Community Initiatives Budget. It also authorized the Detachment Commander to auction general property items from the police vault.

• Approved $850 donation to Glengarry Mental Health Initiative
• Approved $800 donation to Baldwin House
• Approved $850 donation to St. Vincent De Paul
• Approved $850 donation to Glengarry Memorial Hospital
• Approved $850 donation to Dundas Food Bank
• Approved $850 donation to Winchester and District Memorial Hospital
• Directed Detachment Commander to proceed with auction of general property items in the SDG Police Vault
• Instructed staff to proceed with formatting the Detachment Commander performance review template

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review financial statements, housing reports, and regional housing plans. Discussion items include updated tree protection policies, various infrastructure projects, and municipal by-laws.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 17 – South Service Road - Devanco Canada Inc.
• By-law for Annual Insurance Renewal
• By-law for Fees and Charges Update 2023
• Netsolid Municipal Access Agreement
• Culvert Lining Small Diameter tender (2023-55-432)

Council committed to a regional plan to deliver 7,000 affordable rental units over seven years. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts for culverts and car chargers, as well as regional business incentives.

• Committed to EOWC '7 in 7' Regional Housing Plan (Carried)
• Approved $123,950 in Regional Incentives Program funding for 9 projects (Carried)
• Accepted $284,574.36 tender from Aqua Drain Sewer Services Inc for culvert lining (Carried)
• Accepted $54,074.81 tender from Power Precast Solutions for concrete box culvert (Carried)
• Accepted $121,900.00 tender from W. H. MacSweyn Inc. for Upper Moose Creek Culvert (Carried)
• Accepted $57,695.00 quotation from Bergeron Electric LTD. for car chargers and flag poles (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5402 for Municipal Insurance Program premium of $222,817 (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 5403 for Netsolid Municipal Access Agreement (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council and senior staff held a strategic planning session involving a SWOT exercise and a review of guiding principles. Following the session, staff were directed to prepare a draft four-year strategic plan for future discussion.

• Directed staff to prepare a draft four-year strategic plan
• Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution No. 2023-103)
• Entered closed session to discuss Director of Library Services recruitment (Resolution No. 2023-104)

Police Services Board

The board reviewed the 2023-2025 SD&G Detachment Action Plan and provided revisions. Detachment Commander Marc Hemmerick will distribute a revised draft for further feedback before submitting the final version to the province.

• Approved the agenda
• Adopted the February 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several administrative and infrastructure items. Discussions include transportation projects, by-law updates, and various service reports.

• Cardinal MD Culvert Replacement and Misc Wing Walls
• Rehabilitation of Hoople Creek Bridge – County Road 14
• Renewal of Franchise Agreement between the United Counties of SDG and Enbridge Gas
• Diesel Fuel and Gasoline tender
• Update to Weed Spraying Policy

Council passed a resolution requesting the province pause changes to the Provincial Policy Statement regarding agricultural lands and natural heritage. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts and a new Human Resources Manager position.

• Passed resolution urging province to pause PPS changes to natural heritage and agricultural lands
• Approved $768,000 contract to Dalcon Constructors Ltd for Hoople Creek Bridge rehabilitation
• Approved $303,500 contract to A.L. Blair Construction Ltd for Cardinal Municipal Drain Culverts
• Approved joint 36-month fuel supply tender from W.O. Stinson & Son Ltd
• Approved job description and recruitment for Human Resources Manager
• Approved 20-meter setback for garage construction at 19126 County Road 2
• Approved renewal of franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas
• Nominated Councillor Williams to the Social Development Council of Cornwall & Area Board

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major bridge rehabilitation and various road maintenance tenders. They also authorized the acquisition of a 28-acre parcel for County Forest and approved funding for seven regional incentive projects.

• Approved $2,549,499.00 contract to Clearwater Structures Inc. for South Nation River Bridge rehabilitation
• Directed staff to retender the Martintown Bridge Project for 2024 due to budget constraints
• Approved acquisition of 28-acre parcel in North Glengarry for County Forest for $15,000 plus a charitable receipt
• Approved $168,844.44 in total funding for seven projects under the Stay, Discover, Grow Regional Incentives Program
• Approved $371,000 purchase of six trucks from Blue Mountain Chrysler and Myers Chevrolet Buick GMC
• Approved $133,958.64 joint tender for six disc mowers from Colvoy Enterprises 2012 Ltd.
• Approved $763,137.08 joint tender to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for road micro surfacing
• Approved $261,427.00 contract to Iron Bridge Fabrication Inc. for Inkerman bridge girders

Regional Incentives Program Approvals Committee

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The Regional Incentives Program Approvals Committee reviewed seven applications for the first intake of 2023. The committee recommended a total of $168,844.44 in matching grants for various business expansions, renovations, and property improvements across South Dundas, South Glengarry, and South Stormont.

• Recommended $50,000 grant for Doran Bay Resort and Model Ship Museum
• Recommended $11,375 grant for Violets Vault
• Recommended $21,627.25 grant for Bishops House / Glengarry Fencibles Trust
• Recommended $19,305.50 grant for Bray Heights animal sanctuary
• Recommended $7,537.58 grant for Holly Hill Farm
• Recommended $50,000 grant for Harbers Greenhouses and Forestry
• Recommended $8,999.11 grant for Turquoise Compass Wellness

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including setting 2023 tax ratios and rates, updating fees and charges, and selling a property at 607 St. Lawrence Street in Winchester. They will also hear a delegation from the City of Cornwall on shared services budgets and review multiple tenders for road and infrastructure work. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for collective bargaining and contract negotiations.

• By-law to sell property at 607 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester
• 2023 tax ratios and tax rates by-laws
• 2023 fees and charges by-law
• Tenders for blades, signs, weed spraying, bridge inspections, corrugated steel pipes, storm sewer inspections, hot mix, and cold in place recycling
• Encroachment agreement at 5756 County Road 42

Council awarded several joint tenders for paving, road recycling, and bridge inspections. They also passed by-laws for 2023 tax rates and ratios and approved a series of community donations.

• Approved $7.87M hot mix paving contract to Cornwall Gravel Company Ltd.
• Approved $4.42M road recycling contract to Roto Mill Inc.
• Approved $274,912.75 corrugated steel pipe tender to Atlantic Industries Limited
• Approved $134,414 storm sewer assessment contract to Aquatech Solutions Inc.
• Approved $117,245 bridge inspection proposal from Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc.
• Approved 2023 donations including $120,000 for Mobile Crisis Response Team
• Passed By-law No. 5390 adopting the 2023 General Upper-tier levy
• Authorized sale of property at 607 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board is meeting to elect its leadership and review operational reports. The board will discuss police services engagement, facility matters, and winter event communications.

• Election of Chair & Vice-Chair
• North Glengarry Detachment facilities
• Victim Services Grant Update
• SDG Police Services Board Report (October - December 2022)
• SDG Speed Sign

The board appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair for the year. It approved changes to the Victim Services Grant and authorized $3,000 for speed sign repairs.

• Appointed Bryan McGillis as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Jim Wert as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Accepted October-December 2022 OPP report for information (Carried)
• Approved changes to the Victim Services Grant (Carried)
• Directed OPP to donate technology used for Victim Services conference to a community partner (Carried)
• Approved $3,000 for OPP speed sign repairs from Community Initiatives budget (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider routine items including adoption of minutes and a consent agenda with a monthly financial summary and library branch reports. A delegation from Ontario Artisan Wineries is scheduled to discuss LCBO-related matters. The meeting also includes closed sessions for land acquisition or disposition.

• Delegation from Ontario Artisan Wineries regarding LCBO issues
• Proposed terms of reference for the SDG Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Closed session for a purchase and sale matter under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c)
• Closed session for land negotiation under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c)
• Ratification By-law 5387

Council declared the property at 607 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester, as surplus and approved its sale to Naomi's Family Resource Centre. The board also supported the elimination of LCBO mark-ups and levies for non-VQA Ontario wines and approved terms of reference for an accessibility committee.

• Approved sale of 607 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester to Naomi's Family Resource Centre
• Declared 607 St. Lawrence Street as surplus to County needs
• Supported elimination of LCBO mark-up and wine levy for non-VQA Ontario wine direct delivery
• Approved terms of reference for the SDG Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Scheduled 2023 Road Tour for Wednesday, April 26, 2023
• Adopted January 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Passed By-Law No. 5387 to ratify matters dealt with by resolution

Special Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry council will consider the 2023 draft budget. The meeting also includes items on renewing an ESRI (GIS) software license and a memorandum of understanding with South Nation Conservation regarding forestry.

• 2023 Draft Budget
• Renewal of ESRI (GIS) Software License
• Memorandum of Understanding with South Nation Conservation – Forestry

Council approved the 2023 budget following several specific funding amendments. The meeting also resulted in the approval of a software license agreement and a forestry memorandum of understanding.

• Approved 2023 budget as amended (Carried)
• Increased Council Donation to local fairs by $9,000 to $18,000 total (Carried)
• Increased Warden's Banquet budget by $2,000 to $7,000 total (Carried)
• Increased 911 Services budget by $2,700 to $33,000 total (Carried)
• Increased Planning Department revenue by $30,000 (Carried)
• Increased Roadside Forestry Budget by $10,000 to $45,000 total (Carried)
• Approved By-law No. 5385 for a three-year ESRI Canada Ltd software agreement (Carried)
• Approved By-law No. 5386 for an updated Memorandum of Understanding with South Nation Conservation (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry will discuss housing updates, transportation study findings, and committee appointments. The body is also considering a memorandum of understanding for Summerstown Forest and a forest property acquisition in closed session.

• Study findings for the intersection of SDG 43 and SDG 7
• By-law for Memorandum of Understanding – Summerstown Forest
• Endorsement of Forest Working Group and Terms of Reference
• Project status updates for South Nation River Bridge and County Road 22
• Closed session regarding Forest Property Acquisition

Council directed staff to implement safety signage and a sun glare study at the SDG 43 and SDG 7 intersection. A memorandum of understanding regarding the Summerstown Forest was passed, and the creation of a Community Forest Working Group was endorsed. Council also agreed to a 30m right of way for the County Road 22 project.

• Approved installation of 'Cross Traffic Does Not Stop' signs and a sun glare study at SDG 43 and SDG 7 (Resolution No. 2023-06)
• Approved elimination of northbound rumble strip on SDG 7 when possible (Resolution No. 2023-06)
• Endorsed creation of SDG Community Forest Working Group and its Terms of Reference (Resolution No. 2023-07)
• Passed By-Law No. 5383 for Memorandum of Understanding regarding Summerstown Forest, including snow removal costs (Resolution No. 2023-09)
• Confirmed committee appointments as set out in the Committee Appointments report (Resolution No. 2023-04)
• Directed staff to pursue closure of County Road 43 for the 2023 construction season for bridge rehabilitation
• Approved 30m right of way width and a phased 2023-2024 approach for County Road 22 project